Live Oak

Live Oak is the county seat of Suwannee County in Florida, positioned between Tallahassee and Jacksonville as the administrative hub of the region. The city features Heritage Park and Gardens, a sizable green space with walking trails, disc golf, and cultivated garden areas.

The city took its name in 1861 from a large southern live oak tree that shaded railroad workers during construction of regional rail lines. This tree served as a distinctive landmark in the landscape before the settlement grew into a city at that location.

Heritage Park and Gardens serves as a gathering space where visitors walk through themed gardens and locals come together for seasonal celebrations and historical reenactments. The park reflects how the community values its past and maintains traditions through these recurring events.

The Heritage Park is easy to navigate on foot with clear walking paths and open spaces, while the town itself is small enough to explore by walking around. The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park lies roughly 13 kilometers outside the downtown area and is best reached by car.

The Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park hosts multiple music festivals throughout the year in a natural outdoor setting outside the city proper. The venue has become a recognized hub for various music genres, surprising many visitors given its rural location far from major urban centers.